Physical Activity in Europe: using evidence for change by Richard Bailey PhD

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Physical Activity in Europe: using evidence for change Richard Bailey PhD Senior Researcher: ICSSPE Scientific author: Designed to Move

Transcript of Physical Activity in Europe: using evidence for change by Richard Bailey PhD

Physical Activity in Europe: using evidence for change

Physical Activity in Europe: using evidence for change

Richard Bailey PhDSenior Researcher: ICSSPEScientific author: Designed to Move

OutlineWhy do we need evidence?What do we know?How can be communicate evidence?

Why do we need evidence?To ensure the development of relevant policies and effective initiatives, the European Commission needs to develop a sound evidence-base. (European Commission)

Why do we need evidence?Evidence? Schmevidence!

What do we know?

What do we know? Inactivity by regionAfrica - 27.5%Americas - 43.3%Eastern Mediterranean - 43.2%South-East Asia - 17.0%Western Pacific - 33.7%Europe - 34.8%Lancet Review, 2012

Eurobarometer, 2014

Eurobarometer, 2014

Eurobarometer, 2014

Eurobarometer, 2014

What do we know? Projected obesity rates20102015202020252030UK25.3129.4332.7936.7941.29Spain12.4613.6816.2017.0517.95France9.6611.1813.1914.2315.35Germany19.1021.2023.5026.2028.20Sweden7.328.239.2710.4311.74

How can be communicate evidence?

How can be communicate evidence?

Start with children

How can be communicate evidence?

Thank you!Email: [email protected]: @icsspeTwitter: @DrDickBPsychology Today blog: Smart Moves